🤾 The “sneaky reset spot” to use when you’re in trouble

Hey reader,

Welcome back to the Pickleheads Newsletter!

In this issue:

🤾 The “sneaky reset spot” to use when you’re in trouble
🧠 The test helping pickleball players play stronger, longer
💥 The secret to hitting the perfect lob
🤌 Fix your forehand volley with the figure 8

🤾 The “sneaky reset spot” to use when you’re in trouble

Stoked to welcome back Zane Navratil, the pro who changed the game with his serve and sharp court tactics, for this week's Level Up!

Hey Pickleheads readers,

The two-handed backhand is one of the best offensive shots in pickleball but it’s hard to master. If you haven’t mastered it yet, or you’re not confident enough to play this shot, your only other option is a backhand slice.

So, if your opponents know you can’t drive or counter from your backhand, they’ll start aiming all their shots there and reaching in to take over the point.

This is where you need to reset the point by aiming at this one sneaky spot – the inside foot of the player directly in front of you…

It’s hard to attack, hard to counter, and buys you precious time to get back into the point.

A tiny target. A huge difference.

Watch Zane break it down 👇

The test helping pickleball players play stronger, longer 🧠💪

Think you know your body? The scale only tells part of the story.

If you want to play strong—and stay injury-free into your 70s and 80s—you need to go deeper. That’s where DEXA Scan comes in.

This is the gold standard for body composition and bone health. It’s quick (less than 5 minutes), non-invasive, and reveals what your smart scale can’t.

Here’s what you get from it:

✅ How your body is built – 3 critical healthmarkers, a full breakdown of bone, muscle & fat including visceral fat (the dangerous fat wrapped around your organs, leading predictor of heart disease and type 2 diabetes)
✅ How strong your bones really are – early clues about bone loss before it becomes a problem
✅ Where you’re out of balance – left/right differences that can affect power, stability, and injury risk
✅ How well you can recover – VO₂ Max data gauges your engine for long rallies and long seasons

This data then guides how you train, recover, and stay on court for the long haul. If you’re serious about your long-term game, I highly recommend it.

Locate a DEXA, RMR, or VO2 test near you. Simply enter your zip code and find a qualified provider near you!

⛱️ The Four Seasons, Nevis, St Kitts

If paradise had a pickleball court, this might be it.

This week’s Dream Court takes us to the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis, where the backdrop is unreal – lush tropical gardens, swaying palms, and the towering green slopes of Nevis Peak watching over every rally.

Just imagine the warm Caribbean breezes, golden light, and a vibe that says, “Play hard, then hit the beach.” 🏄🏻‍♂️

Fresh takes, spicy debates, and the latest hot paddles & gear – catch up on our latest Court Talk highlights:

• 😍 Six Zero releases a new contender for paddle of the year

• 👟 SQAIRZ has truly nailed it

• 🤑 Our best budget paddle of 2025

• 🦄 A carbon paddle from a legendary pickleball brand for just $70

Skipped a scroll or two? No worries — here are the last few editions we sent your way:

• 🤩 A game-winning behind-the-back flick

• 🤾 Master the speed up (off the bounce)

• 🔥 Chaos at the Kitchen

• 🤾 3 mistakes killing your serve (and how to fix them forever)

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